Gina Vespa – who, sadly, is not affiliated with the motor scooter company – is a GWU graduate currently residing in Maryland with her husband and two dachshunds. A freelance writer for both Diffuser.fm and PopCrush, Gina enjoys combining her love for music with her passion for writing. She has interviewed artists such as Matt Pond and Zac and Isaac Hanson, and she's always on the lookout for new bands to check out.
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Amber Holcomb Rocks ‘American Idol’ With Heart’s ‘What About Love’
Amber Holcomb rocked the stage of ‘American Idol’ tonight (April 3) with her rendition of Heart’s ‘What About Love’ – an appropriate song choice, given that the famed Seattle-based band will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in just a few weeks.
Kree Harrison Charms With ‘Piece of My Heart’ on ‘American Idol’
Kree Harrison has already proven that she can conquer such genres as country and Motown, and on tonight’s episode of ‘American Idol’ (April 3), she convinced us that she’s born to sing classic rock as well. She stunned judges and audience members alike with her cover of Janis Joplin’s ‘Piece of My Heart,’ all the while showcasing the genuine, soulful spirit we all know and love.
Burnell Taylor Delivers ‘You Give Love a Bad Name’ on ‘American Idol’
Rock Week continued on tonight's episode of ‘American Idol’ (April 3), and some contestants thrived while others faltered. Although rock music really isn’t his thing, New Orleans native Burnell Taylor rolled with the punches and delivered an impressionable rendition of Jon Bon Jovi’s ‘You Give Love a Bad Name.’
‘The Voice’ Recap: Teams Expand as Season 4 Blind Auditions Continue
The blind auditions continued on tonight’s episode of ‘The Voice’ (April 2), and although some of the coaches didn’t get their way, at least none of them ended the night empty-handed.
Savannah Berry Sings Taylor Swift’s ‘Safe and Sound,’ Joins Team Blake on ‘The Voice’
17-year-old Savannah Berry ended tonight’s blind auditions episode of ‘The Voice’ (April 2) with a bang, performing a truly beautiful and jaw-dropping rendition of Taylor Swift’s ‘Safe and Sound.’ She had coach Adam Levine’s attention after just the first few notes, and Shakira and Blake Shelton turned around soon after.
Patrick Dodd Lands Team Adam With ‘Walking in Memphis’ on ‘The Voice’
Patrick Dodd sang a soulful rendition of ‘Walking in Memphis’ on ‘The Voice’ tonight (April 2) – an appropriate song choice, given that he hails from Memphis, Tenn. His performance caused Shakira to hit her buzzer, followed closely by Adam Levine, and the coaches proceeded to try to win him over.
Nicki Minaj Fires Back at Scorned ‘American Idol’ Contestant Devin Velez
Losing is never fun, but some are able to handle it with dignity and grace -- unfortunately, Devin Velez isn’t one of those people. The 18-year-old ‘American Idol’ contestant wasn't happy about being eliminated after last week’s Motown episode, and his attitude sparked an intense reaction from judge Nicki Minaj on Twitter.
Hanson Announce ‘ANTHEM’ World Tour + Confirm New Single ‘Get the Girl Back’
If you thought Hanson disappeared after their 1997 smash hit 'MMMBop,' think again! They announced a boatload of exciting news today, including the upcoming release of a brand-new album, ‘ANTHEM,’ a world tour, along with the disc’s lead single, ‘Get the Girl Back’ (whose music video stars actresses Kat Dennings and Nikki Reed). But that’s not all. The trio of talented brothers will also appear on
Adam Lambert to Be Honored at 2013 GLAAD Media Awards
Former ‘American Idol’ runner-up Adam Lambert will be honored at the 24th Annual GLAAD Media Awards, set to take place on May 11 at the San Francisco Hilton. The singer will receive the Davidson/Valentini Award for his activism within the LGBT community.
One Direction Announce Title of Their Upcoming Book
Just weeks after revealing the title of their upcoming 3D film, One Direction took to Twitter today (March 28) to unveil the name of their new book.